StarTech.com USB 2.0 Fax Modem - 56K External Hardware Dial Up V.92 Modem/ Dongle/Adapter - Computer/Laptop Fax Modem - USB to Telephone Jack - USB Data Modem - Network Fax/CMR/POS - TAA
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This hardware-based 56k USB fax modem lets you access the internet through a dial-up service, when broadband connections are not available. The compact 56k modem is powered through USB, making it a perfect accessory to have on hand when you’re traveling with your laptop or need to have a backup connection to the internet for your desktop.
Reliable and versatile internet connectivity
You can use this versatile USB modem as a backup internet connection, for traveling to remote locations, or in rural areas where broadband connections are not available. It supports transfer rates up to 56Kbps (data) and 14.4Kbps (fax) and is compatible with the latest transmission standards (V.92, V.90, and so on).
The controller-based modem uses on-chip processing to deliver dial-up access without taxing your computer’s performance, saving your system’s resources and minimizing the load on the CPU.
Send and receive faxes from your computer
The USB modem also enables your laptop or desktop computer to function like a fax machine, capable of sending and receiving faxes. It supports the latest fax transmission modes, providing fax transfer rates at 14.4Kbps.
Easy portability
With a compact and lightweight design, the USB modem is portable, tucking easily into your laptop bag or travel case. It’s powered through the USB host connection, making it fast and easy to connect without requiring an external power adapter.
The USB56KEMH2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Key specifications
- Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 60 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90%
- Modem (RJ-11) ports: 1
- Upstream data rate: 0.036 Mbit/s
- Supported protocols: Modem\nITU-T V.92 / V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, V.21 Bell 212A, Bell 103\n\nFax\nV.17, V.29, V.27 Ter, V.21 channel 2\n\nData\nV.44, V.42bis, MNP 5
- Supported data transfer rates: 56 Kbps Down, 36.6 Kbps Up, 14.4 Kbps Fax
- Quick start guide: Yes
- Products per master (outer) case: 100 pc(s)
- Modem speed: 56 Kbit/s
- Maximum fax transfer rate: 14.4 Kbps
- Master (outer) case width: 72.5 cm
- Master (outer) case height: 36.9 cm
- Cables included: Phone (RJ-11)
- Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TAA
- Chipset: Conexant - CX93010-21Z
- Compatible operating systems: - Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10\n- Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019\n- Mac OS 10.9 to 10.10\n- Linux kernel 3.16 to 4.4 LTS
- Compliance certificates: RoHS, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
- Downstream data rate: 0.056 Mbit/s
- Interface: USB 2.0
- LED indicators: Data
Logistics data
- Master (outer) case length
- 37.9 cm
Operational conditions
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -10 - 70 °C
Packaging data
- Package depth
- 16.6 cm
- Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- 136 x 163 x 32 mm
- Package height
- 3.6 cm
- Package weight
- 0.14 kg
- Package width
- 13.9 cm
Weight & dimensions
- Depth
- 7.7 cm
- Height
- 2 cm
- Weight
- 0.03 kg
- Width
- 2.7 cm
Quick start guide
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